Sale 1007 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Thursday, 8-10 March, 2011
Category — 1922-29 Issues (Scott 551-573a)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2833
-1/2c Olive Brown (551). Mint N.H., deep rich color and proof-like impression on bright white paper, mathematically perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, a gorgeous stamp, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Gem 100; unpriced in SMQ above the grade of 98, SMQ $145.00 as 98), only six examples have equaled this grade while only one has exceeded it
0
400
2834
1c Deep Green (552). Mint N.H., perfect centering and deep color, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $250.00)
3
250
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2c Carmine, Complete 49c Booklet (BK70). Comprising four panes of six of No. 554c, Positions A and J, BIA Cover Type III-d.3, exploded with staples replaced, Fine-Very Fine, Scott Retail as most common position
950
200
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5c Dark Blue (557). Wide right plate no. 14080 block of six, lightly hinged, beautiful margins and centering, deep color on bright paper, Extremely Fine Gem, perfection
250
200
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6c Red Orange (558). Mint N.H. wide right plate no. 14169 block of six, fresh, glowing color, Fine
650
225
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8c Olive Green (560). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 15266 block of six, rich color, Very Fine and choice, a pretty plate block
900
600
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8c Olive Green (560). Mint N.H. wide bottom plate no. 16701 block of six, strong color on bright white paper, Fine-Very Fine
900
450
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9c Rose (561). Mint N.H., brilliant color on fresh paper, beautifully centered, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (Superb 98; SMQ $510.00), only two have graded higher to date
28
400
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9c Rose, 12c Brown Violet (561, 564). Mint N.H. plate no. blocks of six, 9c right plate no. 15260, 12c top plate no. 14404 and letter "F", fresh and Very Fine
575
250
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30c Olive Brown (569). Mint N.H. top plate no. F17449 block of six, exceptionally well-centered, intense color, light fingerprints on gum, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
475
300
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30c Olive Brown (569). Mint N.H. top plate no. 17447 and "F" block of six, rich color, Very Fine, a pretty plate block
475
275
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50c Lilac (570). Mint N.H. wide bottom plate no. 15154 block of six, attractively centered with lovely pastel color, Fine-Very Fine
900
475
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$1.00-$5.00 1922-25 Issue (571-573). Mint N.H. blocks of four, $5.00 with centerline, fresh, bright colors, Very Fine-Extremely Fine, $5.00 with 2009 P.S.E. certificate
1,700
750
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$1.00 Violet Black (571). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 18681 block of six, rich color on bright paper, Very Fine and choice
650
325
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$1.00 Violet Black (571). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. block of six, rich color and gorgeous centering, one stamp light natural gum crease, Extremely Fine
650
250
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$1.00 Violet Black (571). Mint N.H. top plate no. 18681 block of six, crisp impression and bright shade, couple small natural gum skips, Very Fine plate block
650
325
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$1.00 Violet Black (571). Mint N.H. top plate no. 18680 block of six, few light natural gum bends, Fine-Very Fine
650
225
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2851
$2.00 Deep Blue (572). Mint N.H. top plate no. F14306 block of six, extraordinarily well-centered, fabulous color on fresh paper, Extremely Fine Gem, difficult to find this nice, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95)
1,200
1,000
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$2.00 Deep Blue (572). Mint N.H. bottom plate no. 14306 block of six, radiant color, light natural gum bends, fresh and Very Fine
1,200
550
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$2.00 Deep Blue (572). Top plate no. 14306 block of 25 (5x5), light mute double oval cancels, hinge reinforced selvage, pos. 15 margin flaws, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, scarce, plate block of six unpriced (Scott Retail unused hinged is $750.00)
E. 200-300
275
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H., brilliant colors on post-office fresh paper, choice centering with wide and balanced margins, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95 Jumbo; SMQ $365.00 as 95, $1,350.00 as 98)
220
425
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. centerline block of four, bright colors and exquisite centering, Extremely Fine
875
475
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. top arrow and double plate nos. 14326/14327 block of eight, deep rich colors that certainly approach, if not attain the 573a sub shade, natural short gum at top, natural gum bends described as gum creases on accompanying certificate, bottom right stamp tiny thin spot, Very Fine appearance, with 2010 P.F. certificate
3,250
1,200
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$5.00 Carmine & Blue (573). Mint N.H. top plate no. block of four and pair, different shades with the pair approaching the Carmine Lake & Dark Blue variety, choice centering and wide margins, pair with gum bends, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
1,320
475
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$5.00 Carmine Lake and Dark Blue (573a). Mint N.H., wide margins and fresh colors, beautiful centering, Extremely Fine Gem, with 2008 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $760.00), also incl. No. 571 with 2007 P.S.E. certificate (VF-XF 85; SMQ $80.00)
435
900
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$5.00 Carmine Lake & Dark Blue (573a). Block of four with top half arrow, "$5.00" and red plate no. F14327 selvage, lightly hinged in selvage, stamps Mint N.H., magnificent strong colors, Very Fine-Extremely Fine
1,300
475
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$5.00 Carmine Lake & Dark Blue (573a). Mint N.H. block of four, Fine-Very Fine
1,400
425
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$5.00 Carmine Lake & Dark Blue (573a). Top arrow and double plate no. block of eight, barest trace of hinging, deep rich colors, Very Fine
3,000
1,100
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